Senior QA Engineer, Automation

CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Petaling Jaya is seeking an Automation QA Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts. This role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and maintaining high-quality software delivery. Candidates must have extensive QA experience, proficiency in UFT, and a solid understanding of testing methodologies. The firm offers a dynamic environment for professionals passionate about quality assurance and technology.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA).
• 4–5 years of hands-on experience in UFT and Automation Testing.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain reusable automated test scripts using UFT.
• Execute test cases, log defects, and assign severity levels.
• Perform regression testing after changes.
• Plan and execute testing across development stages.

Skills

UFT Automation Testing

SQL Server

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Jira

VBScript

Web Services Testing

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SoapUI

Postman

Descriptive Programming

ALM

Job description

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The Automation QA Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and executing automated test scripts to ensure high-quality software delivery. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective test scenarios, executing testing throughout the development lifecycle, and maintaining comprehensive testing documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain reusable automated test scripts using UFT and associated frameworks.
• Analyze systems and applications under test with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Create and manage test cases, prioritizing testing activities based on project needs.
• Execute test cases, log defects, and assign appropriate severity and priority levels.
• Perform regression testing to ensure stability of the application after changes.
• Plan and execute testing across different stages of the development lifecycle, including defining objectives, quality criteria, strategies, and approaches for seamless integration with development activities.
• Test Web Services (XML/SOAP and RESTful APIs) using tools such as SoapUI and Postman.
• Conduct integration and system testing with SQL Server databases and coordinate user acceptance and release testing.
• Prepare and submit progress reports consistently.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and vendors to translate business requirements into effective test scenarios, with support from relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional qualification).
• Certification in UFT or any relevant Automation Testing tool is an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Good understanding of AI prompting and capabilities is an added advantage.

Work Experience

• 6–9 years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA).
• 4–5 years of hands-on experience in UFT and Automation Testing.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with Descriptive Programming and VBScript.
• Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and associated tools/frameworks.
• Possess a solid understanding of common software failures and defects.
• Demonstrate a curious, investigative mindset to identify potential issues.
• Familiarity with test management tools such as ALM, Jira, and Xray.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with an investigative and curious mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to achieve project goals.
• Comfortable participating in meetings and calls with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Meticulous, results-driven team player with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work extended hours during critical project delivery phases.

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